University of California to require all employees and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19

The University of California Office of the President issueda universitywide policy today requiring all UC students, trainees, personnel and all others who work, live and/or learn in any UC locations or otherwise participate in person in university programs to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to the first day of instruction for the fall term. This is subject to certain medical exemptions and accommodations based on disability or religious belief, and deferrals are available for those who are pregnant.This means UCLA faculty, staff and students working, living and/or learning on UCLA property will need to be fully vaccinated by Sept. 9. Students in semester programs with various start dates will need to be in compliance 14 days prior to the start of their respective first day of instruction. Faculty and staff associated with those schools will need to be in compliance 14 days prior to the earliest of the start dates. Adoption of this policy follows theannouncement of a draft policy and community review process earlier this spring.UCLA has implemented the following vaccination verification processes for students and employees:StudentsEnrolled UCLA students (including student employees) are able to submit their vaccination verifications — or to request exemptions — through the patient portal on theArthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Centerwebsite.Non-matriculated students (including participants in UCLA Extension, executive education programs an...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news